1964- 65 Ford Falcon, Ranchero and Mustang VHX Instruments

From Dakota Digital

Wait! Before you swap out the stock cluster in your 1964-65 Falcon, Ranchero or Mustang, take a look at this bolt-in assembly! We’ve nestled six analog-sweep instruments into the confines of your existing gauge bezel, along dual LCD message centers and hidden signal indicators. Choose from Black or Silver Alloy face styling and red, blue or white LED backlighting. Required sensors are supplied, but the front bezel is not.

Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and highly visible LCD message centers are a few of the things that you can see which set the VHX Series apart from yesterday’s traditional approach to instrumentation. A few of the features which you don’t normally see are the micro-controlled precision stepper motors, solid state sensors for unparalleled accuracy, and user-customizable display feedback, all supported by an unrivaled limited lifetime warranty which has become the standard for Dakota Digital instrumentation systems. Completely engineered and manufactured at our facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!

* Bezel not included.
Does not fit the '65-66 Custom Cab F100 trucks

Pictures

Specifications

Options

Expansion

Manuals

Pictures

VHX-64F-FAL: Black Alloy Background

VHX-64F-FAL: Silver Alloy Background

Specifications

Analog Gauges

Speedometer

·0 -120 MPH (optional metric version 0- 195 kmh)

Tachometer

·0- 8,000 RPM

Oil Pressure

·0- 80 psi

Water Temperature

·100- 260ºF (optional metric version 40- 120ºC)

Fuel Level

·E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F

Voltmeter

·9- 17 VDC

Lighting

·Back lit technology is popular with performance instrumentation due to precise lighting allowing you see what is truly important when you really need it at a quick glance. Each number, tick mark, annunciator, needle, indicator and digital message center is lit by a series of LEDs behind the gauge face.

·Auto-contrasting LCD display for optimal view in the brightest of sunlight.

·LED backlit at night to match/ complete the look at night.

Built-in Indicators

Indicators

·Turn Signals (Left/ Right)

·High Beam

·Check Engine

·Parking Brake

·Cruise Control (On/ On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)

·Gear Position (Optional GSS-2000 sensor required)

·4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped)

·Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)

**Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced.

If additional indicators are desired within the new instrument system, consider repurposing any unused indicators to suit your application.

Included Sensors

Water Temperature

·1/8" NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Oil Pressure

·1/8" NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Cable Driven Speed Sensor/ Generator

·Replaces Ford and/ or GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. Sensor requires approximately 5" clearance extending between the cable drive output and any obstruction. Part # 130011 (sold separately) allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required.

Bushings

·Each kit comes with 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT bushings along with bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads.

Calibration

Pushbutton

·Dakota Digital instruments are programmed and operated by the push of a button. Simply mount the included pushbuttons supplied with your gauges in a convenient and easily accessible location. These buttons are used to calibrate your speedometer, set the cylinder count and the fuel level gauge. Once properly configured these same buttons are used to access the wealth of information located in the Digital Message Centers.

Options

Which extras items that are not included with this kit does Dakota Digital recommend that you consider?

Because Dakota Digital includes the required sensors for the Oil Pressure, Water Temperature and Speedometer with all its VHX and VFD instrument systems, in many cases no additional parts will be required. However, you may wish to consider the following optional items.

GSS-2000 - Universal Gear Position Sensor

All Instrument packages contain a gear shift indicator display allowing the transmission gear position (Park, Reverse, etc.) to be shown within the message center. The GSS-2000 accommodates automatic transmissions with 2- 4 forward gears and enjoys a simple and straightforward installation.

Expansion

Dakota Digital is proud to introduce the BIM Expansion modules for Dakota Digital VFD, VHX and HDX instrument systems. The introduction of the Dakota Digital BIM modules allow you to add up to an additional 16 gauges, that's right we said SIXTEEN specialty gauges to your vehicle without the need to cut extra holes in the dash or installing pillar and pod mounts to your columns or under the dash.

Please note that the BIM modules are only compatible with current VFD, VHX and HDX control boxes which have a black plastic housing. Older control boxes with metal housings are not compatible with the BIM modules.

Manuals

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